Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	97168
Country	South Africa

Category	Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Manuscript Type	Observational Study
Article Title	Examination of emotional distress, depression, and anxiety in neurodiverse students: A cross-sectional study
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Mkpoikanke Sunday Otu and Maximus Monaheng Sefotho
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Mkpoikanke Sunday Otu, PhD, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Johannesburg, Crn Kingsway Avenue & University Road, Aukland Park, Johannesburg 2006, Gauteng, South Africa. mkpoikanke.otu@unn.edu.ng
Key Words	Neurodiverse students; Emotional distress; Depression; Anxiety; Nigeria; Africa; Mental health
Core Tip	This cross-sectional study involving 200 neurodiverse students in Nigeria indicates a notable prevalence of anxiety, followed by depression and emotional distress. The study identified significant positive correlations among these mental health issues, with the most pronounced relationship observed between depression and anxiety. Gender disparities were noted in emotional distress, and the interplay between educational environment and diagnosis had a significant impact on levels of emotional distress. Variations in anxiety levels were also evident across different educational settings. These results emphasize the intricate mental health requirements of neurodiverse students and highlight the necessity for customized interventions that take into account individual diagnoses, educational setting, and gender. The findings offer essential insights for educators, mental health professionals, and policymakers in formulating targeted support strategies for this demographic.
Citation	<p>Otu MS, Sefotho MM. Examination of emotional distress, depression, and anxiety in neurodiverse students: A cross-sectional study. <i>World J Psychiatry</i> 2024; 14(11): 1681-1695</p>

Received	2024-05-24 14:04
Peer-Review Started	2024-05-24 14:04
To Make the First Decision
Return for Revision	2024-08-25 02:02
Revised	2024-09-06 23:08
Second Decision	2024-10-10 02:42
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2024-10-10 06:27
Articles in Press	2024-10-10 06:27
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